O and Chavez are different how again?
Chavez defends plan for Internet regulations: "'We aren't eliminating the Internet here ... nor censoring the Internet,' Chavez said during his weekly television and radio program, 'Hello, President.' 'What we're doing is protecting ourselves against crimes, cybercrimes, through a law.'
As examples, Chavez mentioned messages promoting drug use, prostitution and other crimes, and said his government has an obligation to take a stand. Questions remain about how the measures would be enforced.
Chavez also rebuffed criticism over the National Assembly's vote on Friday granting him special powers to enact laws by decree in a range of areas for the next year and a half.
Critics called it a power grab, noting that Chavez will be able to largely bypass the incoming National Assembly that takes office next month with a larger opposition contingent."
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